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Healthcare Assistant FTC

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Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Ward team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our nursing team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients throughout their hospital journey.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Registered Nurses in delivering high standards of patient care.
  • Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
  • Undertake and record routine patient observations.
  • Support patients before and after surgical procedures.
  • Assist with mobility and manual handling in accordance with training and hospital policies.
  • Maintain accurate patient documentation and promptly escalate concerns.
  • Help to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable ward environment.
  • Provide reassurance, dignity and respect to patients and their families at all times.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital setting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience undertaking patient observations.
  • A caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care.
  • The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Flexibility and a positive attitude.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, SVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification (desirable).

Benefits:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Private pension scheme
  • Free uniform
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Access to Spire Healthcare's employee benefits platform
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression

Skills

Required

  • patient care
  • communication skills
  • patient observations
  • manual handling

Nice to have

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
  • SVQ Level 3
  • Care Certificate

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://elij.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/28736

Apply on Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh